Paasche TG-3F Proffesonal Double Action Gravity Feed Airbrush Kit

I use this airbrush for painting miniatures (Warmachine, Warhammer, etc) and larger scale model kits. I'd never used an airbrush before, so I did a lot of research before buying anything. This model has the three things that were most important to me -- dual action, internal mix, gravity feed. I also like that it comes with three needles and tips. When painting minis, I use the smallest needle. When applying gloss varnish or basecoating larger models, the next size up works great. I haven't tried the biggest needle yet, though it would probably be good for painting terrain/dioramas.The airbrush is very easy to assemble and disassemble for cleaning. This was a big plus for me, as I was very intimidated at the prospect of having to take this thing apart and put it back together again. The instruction manual doesn't help much, but there are some good tutorials for this airbrush on YouTube. Just be careful with the needle! It is incredibly delicate.The only issue I've had is that the trigger sometimes sticks a bit when you press it down. I read of this problem in other reviews, and some even suggest how to file down a couple pieces to fix the problem. I haven't attempted this yet, but I might. However, the sticking trigger isn't really a big deal at all. Hasn't affected my painting, as far as I can tell.One thing to note -- the hose that comes with this airbrush didn't fit with the regulator on my air compressor (and the hose that came with the air compressor didn't fit with the airbrush). I just brought the hose and regulator to a hardware store and they found the right adapter. I guess whether you have this problem will depend on what compressor you get, but in the end it was only a $2 problem.In the end, this is a great airbrush. It feels very durable and it will be a LONG time before my skills exceed the capabilities of the airbrush. If you're looking for a quality airbrush that will work the way you want and last a long time, but don't want to pay the high prices for an Iwata, this is the way to go!

Okay so I had been comparing airbrushes for months before I finally decided to go with the Talon. I previously had one of Paasche's cheaper single action airbrushes, and it worked great. The only reason I bought a new one was because I felt I needed a double action, but since modeling is just a small hobby of mine, I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a new airbrush. Well, I finally bit the bullet and bought the Talon, and when it arrived, I opened the box to be met with disappointment. all the was included was the airbrush, the hose, and the different sized aircaps. I was missing the needles, and the tips for those nozzles though, so they were basically useless. I contacted support, and after a few emails going over what I was missing, they are sending me all of the missing parts. It was an incredibly quick process, and I am thoroughly impressed with the customer service of Paasche.Now onto the airbrush. With the one needle, tip, and aircap I currently have, I am incredibly impressed. It shoots paint very smooth and is very easy to disassemble for cleaning. I did see in other reviews that the trigger feels "ratchety or notchy", and at first I felt the same way. When I pressed the trigger, it kept sticking down, opening the air valve. I found that when you hook it up to air, this is no longer a problem, as the air pressure closes the valve. I've actually come to like this, as it makes it easier to only partially depress the trigger.Overall, it is an amazing airbrush coming from an amazing company at an amazing price.

This is the second Talon TG I've purchased. The first one had a problem bubbling in the cup when the optional (read separately purchased) .20 assembly was installed. Paasche support took care of the problem by immediately sending out replacement parts by Fed-Ex.I got this as a back up and to get all the needles and fan cap in one package. I have read reviews here about people not being able to tell the difference between the various caps, needles & tips. All Paasche airbrushed utilize the same method to indicate size. Size "3" has three grooves on the aircap, tip (where the wrench fits to tighten/loosen) and on the back end of the needle. Size "2" has two grooves, Size "1" has one, and size "0" (not included in this kit, but available as an assembly sold separately) has no grooves. By the way the size "0" assembly works great for hairline detail and is the detail assembly that comes in the box with the Talon Vision TGX.I have sprayed alcohol based temporary tattoo color, reduced Createx Wicked color and illustration ink through both of my Talon TG's with great results. I can get hairline detail with the .20 and the fan spray attachment is good for the 3 inches that is claimed when shot at a reasonable distance from the working surface.Cleaning illustration ink & the Wicked acrylic was easy and quick. The temporary tattoo paint was another thing all together. But that was a function of the paint, not the airbrush (a mistake I won't repeat).This not an airbrush I would recommend to anyone just starting out. But I would recommend it to anyone that has some experience with airbrushes. Plus it's American made. Meaning that by buying a Paasche you are supporting American workers. Mind you this is the very same company that manufactures the parts for Mike Learn's Mojo III airbrushes.In all I'm happy with my purchase and the support I got from Paasche.